Quick Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema
Quick Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema offer a flavorful and speedy meal combining crispy, seasoned shrimp cooked in the air fryer with a smooth, creamy avocado sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or casual entertaining, these tacos deliver a vibrant mix of textures and fresh ingredients that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 8-12 tacos (3-4 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free (when using corn or gluten-free tortillas)
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Seasoning
- 1 pound medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Avocado Crema
- 1 ripe avocado
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Tortillas and Toppings
- 8–12 soft corn or flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: thinly sliced red cabbage, chopped tomatoes, diced onions, jalapeño slices
- Extra cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Rinse and pat dry the shrimp. Toss them in olive oil and coat evenly with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful and colorful crust.
- Air Fry the Shrimp: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 6-8 minutes, shaking halfway through, until shrimp are golden and firm.
- Make the Avocado Crema: While the shrimp cooks, mash the avocado in a bowl. Stir in Greek yogurt or sour cream, fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Warm the Tortillas: Wrap tortillas in foil and heat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes or warm in a dry skillet until soft and pliable.
- Assemble the Tacos: Layer the air-fried shrimp on warm tortillas. Drizzle generously with avocado crema and add optional toppings like cabbage, tomatoes, onions, or jalapeños. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook shrimp in batches for even crispness.
- Use ripe avocados for the smoothest avocado crema.
- Season shrimp generously for maximum flavor.
- Let cooked shrimp rest briefly to lock in juices before assembling tacos.
- Warm tortillas properly to prevent breaking and hold fillings well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 tacos
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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